If you're traveling to Naoshima from mainland Honshu, you'll need to take the ferry from Uno, about an hour on the train from Okayama. The ferry leaves roughly once an hour, takes twenty minutes to reach Miyanoura port, and costs ¥290 one way. It's a memorably scenic journey, as you'll pass scores of islands, large and small, forested and rocky, so you can just sit and enjoy the view as you go.
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The Ferry to Naoshima
Sail from the mainland to the art island

By Peter Sidell
Community writer

Ready to sail from Uno Port

Farewell mainland! We're on our way.

On the way to Naoshima we pass scores of forested islets

There are plenty of other boats flitting around between the islands and the mainland

There are benches on deck so you can sit and enjoy the view

Some of the islands are bigger than others, and have inviting-looking beaches

Some islets are forested, some more rugged

Looking back towards the mainland as we arrive at Miyanoura on Naoshima

The art begins at Miyanoura port with this big red Yayoi Kusama pumpkin
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Relinda Puspita
10 years ago
Beautiful view along the way.
Yes, it's a nice journey!
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